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A New Era: Prairie Oaks Institute Passes the Torch to Monarch Joint Venture
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- Community Science
- Conservation Stories
- MJV Partnership News
- Important Monarch News
- Habitat News
- Education News
Change is the heartbeat of progress, and today, we at the Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) stand at the threshold of a remarkable transformation. With gratitude and anticipation, we are excited to announce the acquisition of a beautiful and cherished farm and nature campus in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. This 20-acre property was gifted to us by the Prairie Oaks Institute at Robert Creek and has a long line of conservation stewards and caretakers. We are honored to continue this legacy of land stewardship and embrace this location as an embodiment of our conservation mission. Read More
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Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population Falls to Less than One Hectare in the 2023-2024 Overwintering Season
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- Migration
- Population Trends
- Recent Research
- Important Monarch News
Monarch butterflies occupied 0.9 hectares, 1.31 less than the 2.21 hectares in the 2022-2023 overwintering season. This is the first time since the 2013-2014 overwintering season that the eastern monarch population has occupied less than one hectare. Read More
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Western Monarch Count Declines
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- Community Science
- MJV Partnership News
- Population Trends
- Important Monarch News
Over 400 volunteers surveyed 256 overwintering sites this winter, tallying a total of 233,394 monarch butterflies across the western overwintering sites. Read More
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IUCN Changes Migratory Monarch Status from Endangered to Vulnerable
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- Community Science
- Population Trends
- Important Monarch News
The IUCN has changed the status of the migratory monarch. Learn about the reasons for this decision and the current status of the migratory monarch. Read More
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Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population Decreases In the 2022-2023 Overwintering Season
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- Population Trends
- Important Monarch News